Payroll Accountant
Chesapeake Search Partners, Landover, MD, United States
Overview
CSP has partnered with a growing organization in search of a detail-driven, proactive Senior Payroll Accountant. You will own the full payroll accounting lifecycle in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on accuracy, loves problem-solving, and enjoys partnering cross-functionally to keep payroll running seamlessly and compliantly across multiple states.
You’ll lead payroll processing, reconciliation, and reporting, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and play a key role in month-end close and audits. Success in this role requires strong judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to move quickly without sacrificing precision.
What You’ll Do
Run full-cycle bi-weekly payroll across multiple subsidiaries and states
Process off-cycle payrolls (terminations, bonuses, equity, reimbursements, corrections)
Review timekeeping data, investigate discrepancies, and drive resolution
Prepare and post payroll journal entries in NetSuite with accurate allocations
Manage multi-state payroll tax setup, filings, and ongoing compliance
Support month-end and year-end close with reconciliations and reporting (payroll, benefits, 401(k))
Oversee W-2 review and issuance, audits, garnishments, and benefits reconciliations
Serve as a payroll subject-matter expert, responding to internal inquiries with clarity and confidence
Partner with HR and Accounting on system updates, process improvements, and special projects
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-entity, multi-state environment (200+ employees)
Strong payroll accounting knowledge, including compliance and reconciliations
Hands-on experience with payroll taxes, audits, and statutory reporting
Experience with Rippling and/or ADP Workforce Now; NetSuite experience preferred
Advanced Excel skills and a sharp analytical mindset
Ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and take full ownership of your work
This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to be at the center of payroll operations, improve processes, and make a real difference in a growing, dynamic organization.
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CSP has partnered with a growing organization in search of a detail-driven, proactive Senior Payroll Accountant. You will own the full payroll accounting lifecycle in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on accuracy, loves problem-solving, and enjoys partnering cross-functionally to keep payroll running seamlessly and compliantly across multiple states.
You’ll lead payroll processing, reconciliation, and reporting, ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and play a key role in month-end close and audits. Success in this role requires strong judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to move quickly without sacrificing precision.
What You’ll Do
Run full-cycle bi-weekly payroll across multiple subsidiaries and states
Process off-cycle payrolls (terminations, bonuses, equity, reimbursements, corrections)
Review timekeeping data, investigate discrepancies, and drive resolution
Prepare and post payroll journal entries in NetSuite with accurate allocations
Manage multi-state payroll tax setup, filings, and ongoing compliance
Support month-end and year-end close with reconciliations and reporting (payroll, benefits, 401(k))
Oversee W-2 review and issuance, audits, garnishments, and benefits reconciliations
Serve as a payroll subject-matter expert, responding to internal inquiries with clarity and confidence
Partner with HR and Accounting on system updates, process improvements, and special projects
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of payroll experience in a multi-entity, multi-state environment (200+ employees)
Strong payroll accounting knowledge, including compliance and reconciliations
Hands-on experience with payroll taxes, audits, and statutory reporting
Experience with Rippling and/or ADP Workforce Now; NetSuite experience preferred
Advanced Excel skills and a sharp analytical mindset
Ability to juggle multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and take full ownership of your work
This is a high-impact role for someone who wants to be at the center of payroll operations, improve processes, and make a real difference in a growing, dynamic organization.
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